Samsung has released the second generation of foldable smartphones, namely Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip. Many people are waiting for Apple to release its foldable iPhone, but the product is still far from release. However, according to a new patent application, Apple is developing a foldable iPhone with a “self-healing” display function.
When Samsung first launched the Galaxy Fold, it was recalled due to a hinge design defect that allowed dust to enter under the display. In the future, the durability of the foldable iPhone is one of the main factors that Apple must consider.
A new patent filed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office describes how the foldable iPhone “repairs itself” from daily wear and tear. Apple may be working hard to improve its durability to prevent damage to the display due to the extension of the folding cycle. Apple’s new patent describes how to minimize potential damage. The patent is titled “Electronic Equipment with Flexible Display Cover Layer” and describes the way that “displays may include a display cover layer with flexible parts.”
In addition, the self-healing process of the foldable iPhone display can be enhanced by external factors (such as the application of heat, light, current, or other stimuli). It is said that the display has three parts, including two conventional panels, a fixed screen and a rotating structure.
If Apple’s foldable mobile phone can use this technology, I believe it can solve the problem of creases left after the hinge is folded too much.
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